Fuel cap
US8915234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2200/225
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cap assembly includes a body and a tether. The body is configured to be fastened to a container for closing an opening in the container. An aperture is formed in the body, and the tether has a fastener, where a portion of the fastener extends through the aperture in the body. A gap is formed between the portion of the fastener and the body that allows for venting of vapors from the container around the portion of the fastener that is extending through the aperture.
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